FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Plenty Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Plenty Small Business Loans
Plenty unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Plenty Business Loans
What is the Larger Plenty Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.